The 24 Hour Lions Roar
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The 24 Hour Lions Roar
The event is a multi-duration ultrarunning competition held at Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia, Missouri. The main loop is 2.5 miles and includes the D1 NCAA Cross Country Championship Course plus adjacent soccer fields. A portion of event proceeds supports Pascale’s Pals, a local volunteer organization that benefits children and families at the Children’s Hospital in Columbia.
- 24 hour
- 24 hour Tag Team Championship
- 12 hour
- 6 hour
- 1 Hour Cub Run (children 14 and younger, 0.25 mile loop)
Course, participants and awards
The 2.5-mile loop is used repeatedly by solo runners and relay teams during the timed events. The 1 Hour Cub Run uses a short 0.25-mile loop for children 14 and younger. Awards are given in multiple categories: top two male and female finishers in the 6, 12, and 24-hour solo events; All-Time Mileage awards for the top three men and women by lifetime Lions Roar miles; and recognition for Tag Team Champions. Milestone items include a custom belt buckle for completing 100 miles in 24 hours and commemorative t-shirts for reaching 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, or 50K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
